Corner Lot Fences: Sight Triangles, Setbacks and Step-Downs
Why corner lots get special fence rules and what St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods and Chesterfield Township require.
ServicesWood Fence Installation
Wood is most of what we build. It’s affordable, it can be cut to fit any yard, and it can be stained to match your home or left to weather naturally.
Wood Fence Styles We Build
We build wood privacy, shadow box, picket and split rail fences for homes in St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods, Chesterfield Township, Macomb Township, Clay Township and Detroit.
- Privacy Fence
- Boards butted tight for full screening. The standard choice for backyards, pools and dogs.
- Shadow Box Fence
- Boards alternate on each side of the rails, so the fence looks finished from both sides and lets some air through. A good choice when the fence faces a street or a neighbor.
- Picket Fence
- Spaced pickets, including pointed French Gothic tops, for front yards and gardens where you want definition rather than screening.
- Split Rail Fence
- Open post-and-rail fencing. It marks a boundary or frames a driveway without blocking the view, and it’s often the only style allowed in a front yard.
Privacy Fence vs. Shadow Box Fence
Both give you a 6-foot screen. A solid privacy fence blocks every sightline but takes the full force of the wind, and one side shows the posts and rails. A shadow box fence costs more in material but looks good from both sides. That matters in places like Harper Woods and Macomb Township, where the ordinance requires the finished side to face the neighbor or the street. Our shadow box vs. privacy fence guide goes deeper.
Staining and Upkeep
New pressure-treated lumber needs time to dry before it takes stain well. After that, a cleaning and a fresh coat of stain every few years keep the color even and slow checking and graying. We handle that too. See fence staining and power washing and our guide on when to stain a wood fence.
Recent Wood Fence Projects
Wood Fencing Near You
We offer wood fencing in these communities. Each page covers the local permit and placement rules.
From the blog
Wood Fencing Guides
Fence Permit Rules in St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield, Macomb Township, Harper Woods and Clay Township
Heights, front yards, waterfront and corner lots, fees and timelines, compared from each city’s own ordinance.
How Much Does a New Fence Cost? The Factors Behind Every Fence Quote
Material, length, height, gates, removal, grade, permits and access: what moves the price of a fence, and how to keep it down.
FAQ
Wood Fencing: Common Questions
How Tall Can a Wood Privacy Fence Be?
Most of our communities cap side and rear yard fences at 6 feet. St. Clair Shores allows privacy fences up to 6 feet 6 inches overall, with panels no taller than 6 feet. Front yards are far more restricted. See how tall a fence can be in each city.
Which Side of the Fence Faces My Neighbor?
Most local ordinances require the finished side to face out toward neighbors and streets. A shadow box fence avoids the question because both sides look the same.
Can a Wood Fence Go on a Waterfront or Canal Lot?
Often not as a privacy fence. St. Clair Shores prohibits privacy fences on waterfront and canal lots, and Chesterfield Township prohibits them outside the building envelope. Open styles such as aluminum are the usual answer.
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